Legal Opinion

In the Matter of L.H., Alleged to Be Seriously Mentally Impaired, L.H.

Court of Appeals of Iowa

Decided December 21, 2016No. 16-0185PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

TABOR, Judge.

L.H. appeals the district associate judge’s (DAJ) order of continued outpatient commitment under Iowa Code section 229.14A (2015). While not disputing he suffers from a mental illness, L.H. argues the court’s refusal to terminate the commitment was not supported by substantial evidence. We agree the sparse record is insufficient to establish that L.H. continues to lack sufficient judgment to make decisions about his treatment nor does it show any recent overt act indicating he still poses a danger to himself or others. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for termination of L.H.’s…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. In the Matter of B.B., Alleged to Be Seriously Mentally Impaired, B.B.Supreme Court of Iowa · 2013
  2. In the Interest of J.P.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1998
  3. Matter of FosterSupreme Court of Iowa · 1988
  4. Matter of MohrSupreme Court of Iowa · 1986
  5. Wederath v. BrantSupreme Court of Iowa · 1980

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3Cited by17 opinions

  1. In re M.B., Alleged to be Seriously Mentally ImpairedCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 2018
  2. In the Interest of K.B., Alleged to be Seriously Mentally ImpairedCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 2021
  3. In the Interest of L.H., Alleged to be seriously mentally impairedCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 2023
  4. In the Matter of D.M., Alleged to Be Seriously Mentally ImpairedCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 2019
  5. In the Matter of D.R., Alleged to Be Seriously Mentally ImpairedCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 2022

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